HALF BARREL BEER PROJECT

HALF BARREL BEER PROJECT is a quiet keeper — an A kitchen, 94/100, no fuss, last checked May 1, 2026.

It pulls 4.8 stars across 946 reviews and ranks safer than 56% of Orange County restaurants we grade.

Get directions Call (407) 203-3946

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 intermediate
Address
9650 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE 143, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Brewpub
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 stars (946 reviews)
Seats
70
Phone
(407) 203-3946
Website
Official website
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Photo: Half Barrel Beer Project

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 946 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The crowd and the inspector reached the same conclusion. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.9 stars.

What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 21 reviews. The split is 20 positive to 0 negative across 21 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 19 of 21.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (94/100) with 1 intermediate violations. That result dates from May 1, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 56% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: other conditions of sanitary & safe operation.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 19, 2026

    Absolutely amazing vibes. And great beer choices. We came in one day and came back the next. If you are in Orlando you must stop in if you love custom brews! Earth girls are easy is my favorite beer that’s for sure!!! My wife loves the wine slushy!!! Amazing!!! And the food is great. The owner did a great job picking the food choices for the bar.

  • June 18, 2026

    Super cool spot. Unique brewed options. The food is quality and delicious. Our bartender was a rockstar. She was super helpful with everything. We will be back on our visit in August!

  • June 16, 2026

    Relaxed atmosphere and the bartender was very appreciative of our visit. I’d come back any time I’m in this area.

  • June 13, 2026

    This is a fun place to eat. Beware that their food menu is minimal but tasty.

  • June 7, 2026

    Very welcoming place! As a first-time visitor, I was noticed and welcomed right away. The staff went out of their way to make me feel at home and provided excellent recommendations. The atmosphere was friendly, and the overall experience was outstanding. Awesome place I’ll definitely be back!

  • June 3, 2026

    The beer selection and the buffalo wing sauce were amazing. The chef makes the sauce from scratch and it is one of the best I’ve had.

  • June 2, 2026

    Best Staff and Beer selection

  • May 28, 2026

    Visiting the local theme parks and found this place close to the hotel we were at. Ordered the pretzel, wings, a flatbread and quesadilla. All the food was good and excellent selection of beers on tap and in can. Very happy with our decision to stop by!

  • May 18, 2026

    Solid spot for a craft beer and decent food. Draft list had 4 ipas, 2-3 light beers, some seltzers, 2 slushies, and several more eccentric beers which I thought were a bit out of the mainstream (eg a coffee lager). Bartender was friendly and welcoming, and attentive.

  • May 14, 2026

    Great beers and friendly atmosphere.

  • May 13, 2026

    Great customer service Good food

  • May 2, 2026

    I love the chicken wings at this place. The dry rub is something you’ve never tried before. Delicious and always freshly made.

  • April 30, 2026

    Cool spot great food cold beer not theme park prices!

  • April 30, 2026

    Great beer, fast and good food. Recommended.

  • April 20, 2026

    Did a take out order of Chicken Tenders & Fries because a lot of businesses in that area are closed on Sundays and needed something close. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Great selection of food aswell.

  • April 9, 2026

    Coolest place. Owners are from Michigan. Pia was a great host and spoke with us for a while. I’ll go back and more importantly recommend it to ANYONE visiting Orlando. Beer was perfect. We did not eat but the menu looks legit.

  • April 9, 2026

    We stopped in for a couple of beers and an appetizer. Glad we did! They have a great selection of local/regional beers and a few excellent brews of their own(Lime in the Coconut was our fav)...try the cheese kurds if you are hungry!

  • April 7, 2026

    Fantastic little local brewery. Food and Service were amazing

  • April 6, 2026

    Great experience here. I had the Lime and coconut sour and it was one of the best I’ve ever had period. And the customer service is the best bar none. Highly recommend

  • March 30, 2026

    The beer is a little pricey . Stone ground mustard for the pretzel is the spiciest I’ve ever had and the pretzel is the smallest big pretzel I’ve ever had . Disappointed there are not and dessert items for food . There is lots of glare from the lighting and many of the bulbs are too bright ! The bathroom should have a motion sensor rather than a switch that you have to touch and there is a laundry basket with a lid for the trash that makes no sense as you re contaminate you hands after throwing away a paper towel as you have to touch the handle that likely clean hands have not touched .

  • March 30, 2026

    Beers are top notch and the bar service is excellent, staff is friendly and helpful. Wings are amazing. Had the buffalo flavored ones with blue cheese. Giant prezel was fantastic. Beer cheese sauce is wonderful and the spicy mustard sauce is very good too. Definitely will return.

Overall Score

64 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 5/10
    Stable, 25% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 12 AM
Friday
11:30 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
12 PM to 12 AM
Sunday
12 to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 1, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. April 29, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  3. November 12, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  4. November 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 1, 2026